Gene Simmons on R&B and Paprikash + Todd Rose on Collective Illusions & Conformity 

His head is so big he seemingly needs one or two hands to hold it up the entire interview

But isn't Gene Simmons the one that was telling us we all had to comply with the 2O 2O "thing" or we deserve what we get & how terrible we are? I remember writing the band off a few yrs ago during this time when experts were warningabout it on Twitter & getting ban'd for it

I didn't comply gene an I didn't die 😅.

Who always thinks he’s the smartest person in the room?

"Screw your freedom." Arnold Schwarzenegger

Did you really just interview gene Simmons and then talk about being honest about your views and the whole Covid and political crap going in? So you just sat with gene like he did nothing wrong and then talked to the next guy complaining about people just like gene. 😂wtf is going on

Gene is Gene's #1 fan

Always good to see Uncle Gene, still the leader of the KISS Army

Gene Simmons:"If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you're an enemy." That pretty much killed it for me.

I made it to 50 seconds in😮That sunglasses line, wow!😬 Punched out until 1:22

Gene is a great guest, especially talking about music history. Its okay to leave politics at the door sometimes, youre not going to agree with everybody 100% of the time.

Second guest was just awesome! Loved it!

What's not to like about this episode? It's Gene Simmons! He's an older person who comes from a generation that trusts that the government vaccines are safe he doesn't really know any better. Give him a break. It's cool Adam got him on the show. It was a good conversation! Right?

Gene Simmons needs his own podcast. What a wealth of knowledge in there!

I found Gene to be funny and a great guest. Knowing Adams views on things if he still had him on then i dont see why others cant just enjoy a good guest.

My first Kiss concert was in 1977 and yes I brought my mom and 2 other kids. It was opened by Styx. Joel Osteen performs there now. lol

I went to see Kiss in 1976 with my mom and dad who took me at 10 years old....

I never took Kiss seriously but always liked Simmons and his voice. Cool guy.

Gene came from nothing and hugely appreciated everything that America had to offer, especially the opportunity to make something of himself - which of course he did, in spades! Nothing was given to him or his band. Lots of talent, hard work, ingenuity, and perseverance, resulted in kiss, climbing the ladder and making it to the top. People threw tomatoes and many other things at kiss when they first started, but that just made them work harder to read better songs and become better musicians, as well as put on a better show. Over the years they spent millions on their shows in order to add a whole new level of excitement to their concerts that no other band had done. Few if any of you out there could do anything even close to what gene was able to accomplish in his lifetime. So he deserves our respect and not the hate and stupid from the many young tweedle dumbs out there who obviously know nothing about him and what he went through to get ready at today. Rock on forever, Gene!!

Gene Simmons rules. Been listening since the 2nd grade back in 77

They need to talk about lick it up. . . . Adams favorite KISS song

It’s cool hearing Gene talking music

I enjoyed Adam & Gene talking music .

Took my Kids to thier first Kiss concert this year. It was awesome!

I would love to see Gene on Joe Rogan's pod.

Anyone wonder why Kimmel hasn't been on the show? Come on Adam, bring your duplicitousness full circle.

Say what you will about Geneor his personality but the guy knows his music. He respects the greats. P.S. I believe if I was introduced to Jimmy Page, I would have to admit I might shed a tear out of excitement.

Gene Simmons in the movie Extract. Absolute gold.

Todd Rose is informative and an awesome guest!

Gene Simmons looks over at laxamata and says, "Who's this guy?" I fucking lost it😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Gene's first solo album is incredible - great melodies and homages to his influences (Beatles etc . . .) a great variety of songs - I think it's underrated for sure.

Kiss was big with the American kids in Milan, Italy. In the 70's.

Have seen quite a few extended interviews (traditional ones) with Gene...he's so intelligent, great sense of humor, conversationalist. reasonable... Just an impressive individual.

Rock n Roll killed site reading, true knowledge of harmony and melody...the actual notes that make up the actual different chords that Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter used 20 years before the dumbing down of music

Lol, Adam, "Velvet Revolution, sounds like a great name for a band," yeah, because it was inspired by the Velvet Underground, helmed by Adam's favorite, Lou Reed, haha. Laugh of the day on that one.

Here's a perfect example of the rich guy that would still press the button that kills random people for 5K.

Two of my favorite people, Adam and Gene, good show.

Go get another booster gene!

Caught you one year in Irvine Ca and I was kinda dazed on cikaden because of a recuperating broken arm and was able to sneak my way close. Was a great show loudest show that I can remember 🎉🎉

Gotta have Perry Farrell back on the show Adam

A very calming listening vid. I woke up @ 3:15 to as most 35-year-olds do. Then REM sleep. Hopefully I don't snore.

, thank you for the interview with Gene Simmons, also a longtime fan from my teen years I feel like I grew up with them, but honestly, I have come to be a huge fan of yours Adam, so thank you. and FYI. that kind of food has its fixation because it is "made with love". when I cook anything my dear mother taught me to cook I have her with me in my heart and its always loved by all sitting around the table, made with love, my friend made with love, please keep us updated on your dinner with Gene, ✨💜

It’s Chaim Witz

“If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy.” -Gene Simmons.

Carolla makes me laugh out loud.

I love Gene Simmons. He is such a knowledgeable, interesting, and talented man. God bless you all.

Gene's SOS Pad hair

Well he's as honest as he can be, and he is his biggest fan!

Great show!!!

Excellent interview...And I was born in 1964... like Adam.. just a different experience...in the Boston experience..than the California experience...but so much in common..😊

Gene is very entertaining

Genes talk about Australopithecus and blood once a month should take the heat off of Harrison Butker

Such a great 2nd act

Gene knows a LOT, but Gene is Gene's #1 fan. I'm out!

For the birthday cocktail parties, do the celebrities pick the list or does Adam and crew?

damn 74.. fucking guy looks amazing, and still sounds good.... DEM FUCKING JEWISH GENES... PUN-INTENDED

TRUMP2024 SAVE AMERICA 🇺🇸

Why cut out the music pieces?

Gene loves a sober person!…Gene gets his “Moneybag” booze for the masses.

Don't worry, Nick I may cry in the presence of the legendary Jimmy Paige as well

What’s the time stamp for the news segment?

Sad that Adams admins censor his fans comments. Not cool

I had no idea that Subaru developed attack helicopters for the 'Japan Ground Self Defense Force'....that's tight! 👍...I wish my Subaru was an Attack Helicopter! 💭💥🚁

I wish women still weighed 100lbs! I’d even settle for 120lbs!

Adam could handle the cowbell wearing 6 inch stilettos on a unicycle.

Clyde McPhatter had quite a few hits with The Drifters and as a solo artist. His big solo hit was A Lover's Question

I'm in my mid-40's and love bands like Megadeth and Tool. But I'm also a Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson fan. Wide range. Never understood the KISS love. What am I missing?

Steve Perry is the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of AOR synth metal.

I don't know who Todd is but he starts at 1hr 24 min. F Gene.

I think the Carnation Revolution overthrew the dictator of Portugal without bloodshed as well.

i was skeptical than oh yeah its gold

Adam, I’ve written to you in the past about the power of daily brisk walking, I guess you didn’t take me seriously. You’re obviously a Kiss fan, look at Gene Simmons. Does he look different than he did a few years ago? Does it seem like he’s somehow aged in reverse? Look at current images of the rest of the band sans makeup, do they somehow look old and young at the same time? Do they seem like they have energy? Or are they winding down like aging clocks? If you practice walking briskly everyday the mathematical benefits will payoff like compounding interest. You want to walk briskly, making sure to swing both of your arms while using your eyes for things both near and far. Open your eyes slightly wider while you’re walking and remember to always have fun. A best of AC/DC playlist will give you an idea of pace. An Apple Watch and closing your rings is cheaper than any trainer or gym. Underdress for the occasion or you’ll overheat, feel sick and quit. Remember to stay hydrated. That’s it, it really is that simple. And it’s sustainable for life. The benefits are that it’ll change your physicality, your countenance, your energy, your mind and then possibly your life. PS- Please, I beg of you, check with your Doctor before starting this process. I suspect in some people it can cause an event. Practicing the art of daily brisk walking is that powerful. PSS- The man to your left, who I’ve never seen, ask him how many miles a week he walks. Edit: I really want this doctor thing to hit home so I going to say this, Netanyahu had an event after I told him. Today, he looks sharper and fitter than I can recall.

I’m not a big fan. But he’s spitting wisdom

Hungarian and dont forget Romania. White 🐰 rabbit here, Gene, i was born in 1974.

Did Gene just say don't poke the bear‽ what's next, an AARP commercial?

this was a great podcast. Adam has a man crush.

Bass songs. No honorable mention for Another One Bites The Dust?

1 hour 25 minutes Tom Rose starts, the Velvet Revolution is at 1hour 43 minutes

Courage is the Mother of all virtues.

“I could play the cowbell” “yeah, in another room” 😅

I am glad Adam brought up the Mole movie. Gene being a horror buff, I figured he knew of it.

Oh geez. If we get Gene Simmons on with Godfrey we could facts about every culture on planet earth.

I bet Gene is waiting for the invite for a Hungarian dinner.

I love this show so much... What do you guys think?..

Min 1:28:00… Adam, you are the vocal fringe in this scenario 😂

I really thought this was a rerun of the last time Gene came on, bored, and they talked about Hungarian foods and names. Did they not do this same talk the last time?

Adam, you should have Pete Townsend on your show.

I gotta give it up to gene, worked security for 12 years, saw just about every band, yeah KISS was fun, but, gene would walk around backstage before the show, talk to any worker, ask how things were going, and would take photos and sign things for the staff if they asked and was just a down to earth dude.

Loved under the Trump admin when Gene addressed the country on his life and Israel

Adam got a personal concert from Gene

Bottom line, unless you were there, in the 70’s, it’s hard to grasp how huge Kiss was… I was in middle school when I saved up enough money to buy “Rock and Roll Over” in the winter of 1976. (“Destroyer” was sold out). Still one of my favorite albums. Gene is a marginal song writer and a very underrated bass player. Love Gene but this interview gets side tracked too often. Keep up the awesome work.

Why were some songs edited out. Cause Gene said something bad maybe?

They should have discussed the complexity and musical genius of Lick It Up. Lick it up, liiick it uuup. Brilliant!

Dang, I’m 40. The hair color. No salt?

Is Gene SImmons the guy with the tongue? I know I have Google but I don't wanna know that bad. His music knowledge is amazing.

I Love Raisinettes. They are my favorite with buttered popcorn at the Movie Theater. I don’t like Goobers at all. But I get what Ace Man is saying and I agree with the sentiment. Get it on.

When you're a peasant, the contrast between people over 70 where you are and people over 70 in Hollywood is just bizarre. Here, we've got your boiler plate old people ... wearing old people clothes with slippers on the wrong feet, with grey messy hair(if they're lucky), sad, confused, or plain gone in the head. But in Hollywood, you've got the exact same old bodies, but with all these grotesque affectations ... fake hair styled and dyed as if they're 30, ... wearing inappropriate clothes and shoes like they're 30 ... using words like they're 30. It's like me turning up at a super car meet-up, with cardboard cut-outs sellotaped over my 21 year-old Volkswagen Bora and a grainy cassette of fake engine sounds playing on a loop, seriously expecting to pass it off as a brand new Lamborghini Huracan instead of the knackered old shit heap it is. Still - good interview. p.s. the CIA missed the Velvet Revolution??? Are you fucking KIDDING me? The CIA/NSA were behind ALL of the colour revolutions, from eastern europe through the middle east, to Maidan in 2014. Sorry, but Todd Rose doesn't know what's been going on in the world for the last 100 years. Get Mike Benz or Daniel Sheehan on Adam - they'll set you straight brother.

Just by reading these comments... I can tell I do not need to listen to this one > Thank you Gentlemen, I appreciate the heads up !!

About to watch. If simmons isn't called out for his #covid tyranny, then this will be the LAST Adam Carolla podcast I listen too.

The oldest profess was upholstery dated back from when Adam and eve had to cover up somehow because their eyes were open